TEFL Jobs in the Middle East

If you have a degree and a recognized TESOL certificate such as that offered by TEFL International, you won’t find a region in which you can make more money teaching EFL than in the Middle East. These oil-rich nations might suffer from a bad reputation, and admittedly, they’re not for everyone, but saving thousands of dollars every month will certainly make up for any hardships along the way.

Don’t believe everything you hear about the Middle East. Countries like the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar are much more liberal than you might imagine. And while the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is still rather strict, it offers top dollar, paid accommodation, tax-free income and paid airfare.

Salaries in the Middle East

As mentioned, you won’t find higher salaries than here. You’ll need a degree and a TESOL certificate but with those two things in hand, expect job offers to roll in just before you start rolling in cash. The two most important words are: tax free. On top of tax free income, you’ll receive furnished accommodation, often times transportation allowances, and in almost every case, free airfare to and from your location. If you’ve got bills to pay but you still need to gain experience teaching, the Middle East is the place to achieve both goals.

Jobs in the Middle East

Most jobs will be in universities. Males will teach males and females will teach females. However, there is a growing market for language centers and teaching jobs within private corporations. Jobs are available year round and finding work shouldn’t be an issue with your ITTT TESOL certificate in hand.

•  TEFL Positions in Egypt and The Middle East.

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  Date posted:2011-12-06 | Writer: Not Courses Academy | Email: admin@notcourses.com

  Not Courses Academy is a leading English language teaching provider led by Egyptian entrepreneur, Mahmud Hassan. We teach English to individuals, agencies, businesses, and public entities in Egypt and the Middle East. We are currently seeking 20 new Native English speaking EFL teachers to teach at our English center in Cairo. The positions are only for English teachers who live in Egypt now.
   
  Applicants must:
      1. Live in Cairo now; kindly don't apply if you are not located in Cairo at the moment.
      2. Be native English speakers or lived a long time in English native country.
      3. Have teaching experience for adults (at least 1 year experience)
      4. Have enough charisma
      4. TESOL or TEFL certificate preferred.
  
  We offer English workshops to teach English. We focus mostly on the conversational aspect of the language with a student centered classroom teaching style. It's not courses but workshops. There is a big difference between workshops and English courses
  
  We offer:
      1. A professional but laid back and fun atmosphere for our teachers.
      2. One year contract.
      3. Competitive and good pay package.
  
  If this sounds like a job you would be interested in, and you think you are the right candidate for the job then please email your resume plus a recent picture to the email address given on the job heading, or contact us directly on 01116671666. Kindly don't forget your recent picture.
  
      •Location: Cairo (you may work at one of three places (Nasr City or Giza or Maadi))
      •Salary: between L.E 6000 to L.E 130000 p/m (after taxes) according to your class demo
      • Location: Cairo: Nasr City, Dokki or Maadi
      • Interview's location: Cairo Nasr City (the main branch)
      • Working hours: 6 days a week 9 hours a day.
  

•  Opportunity For TEFL Qualified Teachers in Dubai

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  Date posted:2011-11-14 | Writer: Al Anwar Private School Dubai | Email: fez1@worker.com

  Al Anwar Private School in Dubai has openings for 12 TEFL qualified teachers. Working hours are between 7.30am and 2pm, 5 days per week. Benefits include provision of housing, medical insurance, visa and flights paid for up to 3 family members. Candidates must be at a native level English proficiency, or equivalent, with a degree, TEFL qualification and preferably with experience teaching EFL to young learners and adults. Contact us via e-mail at the address given on the job heading for more information, and to apply.
  
  Al Anwar Private School Dubai
  PO Box 10588
  Dubai United Arab Emirate
  Tel +971(4)2729360
  
  Al Quata
  

•  Urgent Requirement For EFL Instructors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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  Date posted:2011-10-24 | Writer: Virtual Vision Solutions | Email: s.shoyeb@v2.com.sa

  We are an international manpower recruitment company in Saudi Arabia. We have secured several staffing contracts with different government universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia and we are currently recruiting male EFL Instructors for December 2011.
  
      Job Requirements:
      1. Teachers must be English native speakers
      2. Must have certificate/s in EFL, ESL, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, CELTA, DELTA, etc.with basic degree (preferably in English, Journalism, Mass Communications, Linguistics or relevant English studies).
      3. A candidate with Masters Degree or PHD in English or Linguistics is an added advantage.
      4. With minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
      
      Remuneration:
      Monthly salary package of US$ 4,000 (SAR 15,000) tax free plus overtime hourly basis, free air conditioned furnished accommodation including basic utilities, local transportation from residence to work and vice-versa .No airfare is provided as it is included in the monthly salary package.
  
      Interested candidates are advised to apply in full confidence with the following documents;
      1. CV in MS-Word format with recent photograph
      2. Scanned copy of academic & ESL related certificates.
      3. Scanned copy of your Passport
  
      If you are interested and available to join us by early December 2011, please e-mail your resume to the e-mail address given on the job heading.
  
      Regards
      Syed Shoyeb Hyder
      Project Coordinator
      Virtual Vision Solutions
      Al-Khobar
      Saudi Arabia
      Tel: +966 3 88 77 207 Ext: 442
      Fax: +966 3 88 77 240
      Mob: +966 555 090 271

•  EFL Instructors Required in Oman

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  Date posted:2011-09-26 | Writer: University of Nizwa | Email: salhusseini@unizwa.edu.om

  The University of Nizwa has openings for TEFL qualified teachers with some experience of TOEFL exam preparation to teach English to Foundation Program students. Benefits include an attractive tax free salary, airline tickets and furnished accommodation, for teaching 20 contact hours a week plus office hours. For more details, contact Dr. Suleiman Salem Al-Husseini, Foundation Institute Director, at the e-mail address given on the job heading.

•  TEFL Job in Iraq

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  Date posted:2011-08-25 | Writer: Britannia College of English | Email: purcell.damian@gmail.com

  Britannia College of English in the Kurdistan region of Iraq has a 3 positions for TEFL qualified teachers to plan, prepare and deliver 30 hours of English language classes per week. We are looking for people who think about the client (student, colleague) when undertaking day-to-day work and is prepared to contribute to the evaluation, development and improvement of our English language courses. Benefits include a very attractive tax-free salary with a bonus scheme, depending on qualifications and experience together with free accommodation, in a block of flats, walking distance from the school. All utility bills paid by Britannia. 
   
  Duties & Standards
  
  1: To plan, prepare and deliver 30 hours of English language classes and materials and to take account of individual learning styles and provide an environment conducive to learning.
  
  2: To monitor and give feedback to students and BES staff on student performance to allow student and teacher to take action and to encourage student autonomy.
  
  3: To keep updated professionally to ensure current teaching and learning strategies are implemented in the classroom environment.
  
  4: To contribute to the evaluation, development and improvement of English language courses, materials and related services in order to meet student needs as expressed through feedback.
  
  5: To complete teaching related administrative tasks to specified standards.
  
  Behaviours
  
  Attitude & Approach to Clients
  Thinks about the client (student, colleague) when undertaking day-to-day work. Questions “How is this adding value for the client?” Makes decisions with the client in mind. Takes pride in delivering a high quality product or service. Investigates service delivery and provides solutions to problems.
  
  Flexibility within the Working Environment
  Demonstrates willingness to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or contrary evidence. Is open to new ideas and listens to other people's points of view. Is aware that working practices are often culturally determined and may differ from their home country.
  
  Job Families: technical skills, knowledge and experience
  At least 2 years full-time TEFL experience of teaching post qualification.
  
  English Language Teaching Ability
  Highly proficient user of English with internationally recognised Certificate in TEFL.
  
  What we offer
  $1500/2000 USD depending on Degree Certificate, Qualifications and Experience (Tax free)
  Materials, coursebooks and extra facilities, all ready.
  Free accommodation, in a block of flats,walking distance from the school. If necessary we will pay for transport. All utility bills paid by Britannia.
  After 12 months, salary will increase to $2500 USD PCM, also there are bonuses.
  
  Contact us at the e-mail address given on the job heading to apply.
  
  Britannia College of English
  Hazhar Street,
  Erbil
  Kurdistan region
  Iraq
  Tel: 00964 750 721 1562

•  Teach English in Saudi Arabia

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  Date posted:2011-06-29 | Writer: KERN AG IKL | Email: william.fern@kerntraining.com

  KERN AG IKL, the global language services organisation, is now recruiting teachers of English for a challenging project in adult career training at a renowned technical training college in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  
  Responsibilities:
  • To assist in the development and teaching general and technical English courses as required
  • Includes approximately 24 hours of teaching weekly & occasional support with curriculum development, as needed
  • Consultation with students who may need remedial support
  • Provide support for students during office hours
  • Marking and assessment of students’ tests
  • Perform administrative functions as required under the direction of the programme director
  • Attendance at departmental and/or faculty meetings
  • Work with other staff in connection with training and learning issues
  • Contracts are for 18 month with an option to extend
  
  Qualifications:
  • University or college degree, preferably in a language, linguistic or pedagogical area of study
  • Certificate, diploma or degree in teaching English as a foreign or second language, such as TEFL/TESOL certification, CELTA or DELTA, etc
  • Experience or instruction in specifi c commercial, vocational or technical subject areas, for example, engineering, IT or telecommunication, business administration etc.
  • Appropriate personality to teach young adults
  • Interest in working and teaching in other cultures, particularly in Saudi Arabia
  • English native speaker
  • Presently there are only positions available for male teachers
  
  Remuneration
  • Monthly tax-free salaries range from €2,700 – €2,900 contingent upon qualifications and experience
  • A monthly employer contribution of € 200 towards health insurance
  • Annually 38 days of paid holiday to be taken during semester breaks, normally in February and between mid-July and mid-September
  • Free, furnished living accommodation either in a two-roomed flat or shared house within a compound with one other teacher
  • One round trip flight to country of origin per year
  • Monthly transportation allowance of ca. € 100.
  
  Application process
  Interested applicants should email their initial CVs, indicating their earliest date of availability to our Director of Studies at the e-mail address given on the job heading.
  
  Successful candidates will be contacted so that a personal interview can be arranged. We look forward to hearing from you!
   

•  TEFL Jobs in Yemen

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  Date posted:2011-05-18 | Writer: YCMES Employment | Email: employment@ycmes.org

  The Center for Business English at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies is hiring TEFL qualified ESP/Business English Teachers for its Summer and Fall 2011 terms. We offer a competitive package that includes monthly tax-free salary (commensurate with qualifications and experience), fully-furnished housing accommodation with paid utilities, internet, round-trip plane ticket to Yemen upon successful completion of contract, visa and residency, Arabic language courses, cultural activities and field trips, and use of other YCMES facilities and services.
  
  Qualifications and desirable skills
  
  • MA in EFL, Education, or related field, or MBA & TEFL certification, or BA with TEFL certification and significant experience
  • 5 years full-time EFL/ESP teaching experience
  • Flexibility to work in a diverse and multicultural work environment
  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and computer usage
  • Experience teaching the Middle East and/or Arab students a plus
  • Only native English speakers will be considered for this position
  
  Summary of Responsibilities
  
  • Teach English courses following established YCMES guidelines using communicative language teaching strategies and methodologies. Maintain a classroom environment that optimizes learning.
  • Monitor, assess, and evaluate student work and progress.
  • Prepare reports, lessons plans, supplemental materials, activities, and quizzes as required. Maintain up-to-date records of lesson plans, student attendance, and grades, according to YCMES procedures.
  • Contribute to curriculum and test development.
  • Participate in teacher training workshops and other developmental activities designed to enhance the quality of teaching and participate in the delivery of such training.
  • Assist in miscellaneous administrative duties related to the effective operation of a language institute.
  • As a native speaker: serve as a resource for English language and culture to trainees and staff members who are not familiar with native-English culture.
  
  
  Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to the e-mail address given on the job heading. Please indicate “ESP/Business English Instructor” and the website/ad to which you are responding in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
  
  The YCMES
  
  For over two decades, the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies has played a leading role in educating foreigners in Yemen. Originally founded in 1989 as the Yemen Language Center, YLC was the first institution in Yemen devoted exclusively to teaching Arabic as a foreign language. In 2006, the YLC evolved into the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies (YCMES), a private, non-profit educational institution accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Designed to the highest academic standards, the YCMES hosts visiting professors from around the world, who teach an array of courses in contemporary Middle Eastern studies, complementing the Arabic courses offered.
  
  
  Building on its reputation and experience in the area of language instruction, and in response to the increased demand in the business world for excellence in English, the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies has established the Center for Business English (CBE) as part of the Program in English Language (PEL). The Center is open to corporate employees and business executives who wish to improve their business language and professional skills in a commercial context in the shortest possible time. Classes are usually designed for 8-12 adult individuals.
   

•  Opportunity For TEFL Qualified Teacher in Saudi Arabia

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  Date posted:2011-04-20 | Writer: Saudi Aramco | Email: klara.bukovszky@aramcouk.com

  As a Teacher in our Industrial Training Center (ITC) in Saudi Arabia, you’ll develop the English language skills of company employees, as well as young high school graduates seeking employment with the company. It’s amazing where your skills could take you. We offer an excellent package and unbeatable lifestyle for TEFL qualified teachers.
  
  Saudi Aramco is a fully-integrated, global petroleum enterprise and leading energy supplier, with more projects in the pipeline than any of its rivals. We see our people as our greatest asset, so we strive to nurture them to ensure that our workforce has the skills and knowledge for our company to succeed in a challenging business environment.
  As a Teacher in our Industrial Training Center (ITC), you’ll develop the English language skills of company employees, as well as young high school graduates seeking employment with the company. Devising and teaching classes, your primary focus will be on improving oral communication skills. Evaluating progress, preparing test materials and diagnosing individual learning problems will all be part and parcel of your role, as will assisting in new teacher orientation and continuously improving the quality of instruction.
  
  Whether you hold a B.A. degree or an M.A. degree in English, or any another subject, we will be looking for at least four years’ full-time, post graduate English language teaching experience and a TEFL/TESOL qualification. Familiarity with modern educational technologies and approaches is also essential.
  
  Living and working in Saudi Arabia, you’ll enjoy an exceptionally high disposable income and low living costs. We also offer a superb package that includes:
  • A highly competitive salary.
  • Annual benefits payment.
  • A generous cash travel allowance and holiday leave.
  • Minimal living expenses (gas, electricity, water and maintenance are included in the low monthly rent).
  • Free (in-Kingdom) medical care for employees and dependants.
  • First-class leisure facilities, including gyms, a cinema, swimming pools, running tracks and golf courses.
  • International private schooling in Aramco’s schools or up to £23,500 sterling allowance per child to attend overseas boarding schools.
  
  If you want to find out more information about the role, please call Klara, Recruitment Representative, on 00 44 (0)20 7632 4993 or contact us by e-mail at the address given on the job heading.

•  TEFL Teachers Needed in United Arab Emirates

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  Date posted:2011-03-02 | Writer: Dynamic Personnel | Email: admin@dynamicpersonnel.co.za

  Dynamic Personnel have positions available in UAE starting in March of this year. Applicants need to have a degree together with a TEFL or equivalent qualification with minimum 2 years recent teaching experience. Teachers who are single or willing to travel alone will enjoy preference. Excellent packages on offer!!  Although we are a recruitment company teachers are never asked for a fee or commission. Contact us at the e-mail address given on the job heading for full details.

•  TEFL Job in Saudi Arabia

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  Date posted:2011-01-09 | Writer: Dar al Thikr Schools Co. | Email: english.recruit@althikr.edu.sa

  Dar al Thikr Schools is an education service provider headquartered in Jeddah, KSA. Along with owning and/or operating boys and girls schools, we also develop and/or pilot curriculum projects in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Our programs are focused on developing the total potential of our students in all areas of learning: spiritual, academic, emotional, mental and physical. The future is our business and learning and teaching our passion.

  We are seeking male teachers for our school in Rabigh for grades K to 12.

  Candidates from both western and Arab countries are encouraged to apply. Due to visa limitations, we are only able to accept applications for teacher who hold passports from the following countries:

  United States
  United Kingdom
  Egypt

  Teachers from other counties can only be considered if they are currently in Saudi Arabia and able to secure a transfer of sponsorship.

  We invite qualified teachers seeking to work in an exciting, productive and cooperative environment to apply.

  SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  - able to work as an effective member of a team
  - able to work to a time frame independently
  - able to effectively use IT to promote learning
  - able to effectively teach in differentiated learning environments
  - able to work in a changeable context

  QUALIFICATIONS
  - CertTESOL or CELTA minimum while DipTESOL and DELTA are preferred
  - BA or MA in English, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Education
  - Candidates without BA or MA in other disciplines other than the above can be considered for positions in KG to Grade 5
  - Teachers with a PGCE or similar qualification may be considered
  - For primary teachers a CELTY or equivalent qualifications are preferred

  EXPERIENCE
  - Minimum 2 years experience in primary or secondary level education a must
  - Gulf experience a plus
  - International school experience a plus

  COMPENSATION (Maximum based on qualification and experience)
  Salary - 2,567 USD monthly (9,625 SAR)
  Housing - 641 USD monthly (2,406 SAR)
  Transportation - 213 USD monthly (802 SAR)
  Medical - Comprehensive basic medical insurance for employee only
  Year Travel Allowance - 3,734 USD (14,000 SAR) annually
  Paid Vacation - There a two month (60 days) paid vacation in the summer along with Ministry of Education holidays during the school year.

  Interested candidates are asked to send their CV/resume to the e-mail address given on the job heading for the attention of Sohaila Saeed